Art & Design of Kelli Murray

SO GOOD!! I can’t wait until this collection hits the stores.  I have never been a bigger fan of J.CREW.  Creative director Jenna Lyons first presented the collection in April, where she described her inspiration as “Edie Beale meets the Girl Scouts”.  She nailed it. The LOOKBOOK highlights an earthy, fall-ready palette with a particular focus on military-inspired olive and separates that can be easily layered.

“a nod to grandma-chic”

Take a look at the Behinds the Scenes video of the shoot and the inspiration behind the designs HERE

I have really been into florals lately….particularly over-sized floral shirt dresses.  Here is a little outfit I put together around one of my favorites by MINKPINK. (who has the most amazing SPRING 2010 collection)

Where to find it :

1.  Gipsy Back Seam Rose TIghts

2.  Rick Owens Agular leather jacket – SPLURGE

3.  MINKPINK shirt dress

4. Kimichi Blue Tassel Purse

5.  Sam Edelman lace-up wedge

6.  Northern Flicker Art Print

7.  Brass Buci stacking rings by Flutter

8.  Marquis & Camus necklace

LANE is not your typical wedding website.  It is raw,  fresh, and on the cutting edge of fashion.  I love every bit of it.  Founder Karissa Fanning asked me a few months ago (before she launched the website)  if she could feature Sam and I’s vintage garden wedding as one of her first posts….how could I refuse!?

Once again, I have returned to wedding mode as my sister Kerri just got engaged!  I am brainstorming what I can create for invites and DIY crafts and have even starting shopping around for bridesmaid dresses! LANE has me hooked! Check it out.

….and here is a handful of inspiring imagery pulled from the site.  ohh lala!!

YAAAY! For the month of July I am the featured artist on SUNDAY BRUNCH, an online dress shop that will leave you swooning.  Check out the feature HERE…..and be sure to read their STORY.  I am in love.

I have already raved about some of the dresses you can find in the store…but here is some more eye candy!

1.  Kloset Shadow Dress 2.  Lucullen Cupcake Dress 3. Ivanahelsinki Hazel Dress 4.  BGN Crane Dress

HAPPY WEEKEND!

One of my best friends ANI just launched her new line of swimwear!  I am so stinking proud of her! She is following her dream and actually making it happen!  She just had her first full blown fashion show to promote her collection on the deck of the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, CA.  She shared the runway with designer Amanda Nicole who revealed an adorable assortment of beach casual coverups and dresses.  The show went on without a hitch and a ton of people came out to support them.  Check out the rest of ANI’S bikinis and pics from the fashion show on her BLOG.

Amanda Nicole

This is a little something I drew up for her to display at the event.  The character is wearing one of my favorite suits in ANI’S collection! A sweet turquoise eyelet one piece.  I want it! Contact Ani if you are interested in one of her bikinis!

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